Case study: Fortis Partners with a Leading International Clothing Retailer.
Fortis Recruitment collaborated with a well-known global retailer on an extensive hiring project to fill multiple roles within its Finance and Accounting divisions. This project covered over 25 positions, spanning areas such as Financial Accounting, Finance Management, Tax, Internal Audit, Business Partnerships, Finance Systems, and Risk. Roles included senior-level hires, people managers, and positions suited to both newly qualified and non-qualified accountants.?
The Challenge?
To support its fast-paced, dynamic business environment, the retailer needed a diverse range of finance professionals across various levels and specialisations. With such a large-scale hiring project, there was a need for close collaboration and a streamlined approach to ensure both high-quality and timely recruitment outcomes. Specific challenges included:?
The Process?
Site Visit & Initial Meeting?
Fortis Recruitment visited the retailer’s offices to connect with its internal recruitment team, gain insights into the workspace, and experience the company culture firsthand. This visit provided valuable context to help identify candidates who would integrate seamlessly into the team and working environment.?
Regular Communication?
A weekly video call with the retailer’s Talent Acquisition team served as a regular touchpoint for updates, feedback, and strategy adjustments as needed. This consistent communication ensured the recruitment process stayed aligned with both parties' goals.?
Daily Candidate Tracker?
Fortis provided a daily tracker at the close of each business day, keeping the retailer’s Talent Acquisition team up-to-date on the candidate pipeline in real-time. The tracker included:?
Detailed Role Briefings?
Fortis worked closely with each hiring manager to clarify the specific requirements for each role. Detailed discussions covered essential qualifications, experience, and background preferences, as well as candidate profiles that wouldn’t be a fit. This alignment streamlined the search process and focused attention on the most relevant candidates.?
Streamlined Interview Process?
To meet the ambitious two-week target from CV submission to offer, Fortis collaborated with the retailer to design an efficient interview process. Candidates received a comprehensive briefing on the interview structure and expectations, ensuring a smooth, professional experience.?
Interview Preparation Pack?
Fortis developed an in-depth interview preparation pack to ensure candidates were fully prepared and knowledgeable before meeting with the retailer. This readiness allowed hiring managers to focus on assessing candidates’ skills and cultural fit, boosting interview efficiency.?
Outcome?
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